Women's Lacrosse

2013: Started all 15 games as part of the
Bears’ defensive unit … Earned 14 ground balls, nine
caused turnovers, and four draw controls … Had a career-high
three ground balls against Southern California … Earned two
ground balls against Holy Cross, Cornell and Yale … Caused
two turnovers against George Mason, Holy Cross, Southern California
and St. Mary’s … Also won two draw controls against St.
Mary’s … 2012: Appeared in all 14
games, starting nine … Finished the season with eight ground
balls, three caused turnovers, and four draw controls …
2011: Played in 12 games as a rookie …
Scored her first career goal against St. Mary’s …
Posted three ground balls, one draw control and one caused turnover
on the season … Before Brown: A four-year
starter for the lacrosse team at North Salem High School, Dale also
earned three letters in both soccer and basketball … A
two-time captain of the lacrosse team (2009 & 2010), Dale also
captained the soccer team as a senior and the basketball team as a
junior … Was a three-time All-League selection for lacrosse,
earning Honorable Mention All-Elite in 2009 and All-Elite in 2010
… Named All-Section in 2010 as well … Was a two-time
team MVP (2009 & 2010) and two-time Academic All-American
… Scored 187 goals during her high school lacrosse career
… Helped to lead soccer team to three League Championships
(2007, 2008, 2009) and two NYS Classic Sectional Championships
(2008, 2009) … Was named All-League three times in soccer
… Played club lacrosse for the Connecticut Lightning …
Member of National Honor Society and Math Honor Society …
Also an AP Scholar and Principal’s List honoree …
Personal: The daughter of Richard and Robin Dale,
Marissa has one brother, Alex … Concentrating in
Neuroscience.

Off the
field with MarissaWhy I chose Brown...Brown has everything
I was looking for in a school … the combination of a flexible
curriculum, the opportunity to play a role in a building program
and to be a part of a team that has such an amazing team dynamic is
what really sold me on Brown.The thing I like most about Brown...Hands
down, the people. I've never been surrounded by so many warm,
welcoming people.
Favorite class at Brown...Neuro 10
Favorite Brown tradition...Walking through the gates
during convocationFavorite Brown athletics tradition...Our
intrasquad Brown vs. White scrimmage
People who have had the greatest influence on my athletic
career...My dad has always been my biggest supporter
throughout my lacrosse career and my uncle Jon, who inspired me to
make the switch from softball to lacrosseSuperpower I would want (why)...The
ability to control timeFavorite Food...My parents' homemade
pizzaPre-game ritual...Eating oatmeal with
peanut butter and banana
TV show I want to be on...Modern FamilyFavorite book...Into Thin Air by Jon
KrakauerMy first job was...coaching 1st grade
soccer
Teammate who has a future in stand up comedy...Tara
RookeTeammate I would describe as "team
mom"...Grace Healy
Place I want to travel...ThailandFavorite sport other than
lacrosse...skiingIf I could be a professional athlete, I would compete
in...SoccerMost hated conditioning drill...The
chaser drill
Favorite Coach McDonald quote..."Be
nasty!"
Pet Peeve...The squeaky sound of styrofoam and drives
who don't use a turn signal
Where I would spend $1,000...Costco
My ideal day...A sunny beach day on the Cape with my
family
Favorite pair of shoes...SperrysMost notable thing about my
hometown...Horses outnumber the amount of people in
my town.Most embarrassing Brown moment...Probably
one of the million times I've tripped up the JWalt stairs on my way
to check my mailboxWhere I see myself in 10
years...Hopefully completing a residency in
neurologyMy post-school ambition...Go to med
school and move to Northern California